Wage Determination TX20260285 Modification 1.pdf

This is a General Decision wage determination document (TX20260285) issued by the U.S. Department of Labor for building construction projects in Texas counties of Bastrop, effective May 18, 2026 (Modification 1, with original publication January 2, 2026).

The document establishes prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for various construction classifications required on federally funded building projects in the specified geographic area. Rates are provided for skilled trades including asbestos workers ($29.50/hour), boilermakers ($33.17/hour), carpenters ($31.80/hour), electricians ($36.50/hour), elevator mechanics ($51.59/hour), power equipment operators/cranes ($39.47/hour), ironworkers ($28.26-$28.30/hour), pipefitters ($37.15/hour), sprinkler fitters ($38.57/hour), and sheet metal workers ($34.01/hour), along with numerous laborer and operator classifications ranging from $11.25 to $21.88/hour. Fringe benefit rates vary by classification, ranging from $0.00 to $38.44/hour. The determination includes detailed explanations of rate identifiers (union prevailing rates, union average rates, survey rates, and state-adopted rates), with specific guidance on Executive Orders 13786 and 13658 regarding paid sick leave and minimum wage requirements. The document provides appeals procedures for wage determination disputes directed to the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division.